19 Signs of HYPERTHYROIDISM (Graves Disease) You Can See: Doctor Explains

Violin MD β€’ May 17, 2025
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Dr. Siobhan Deshauer, MD, FRCPC I'm a certified Canadian internal medicine and rheumatology specialist. I create optimistic health content for a community of curious minds who want science-backed information to improve their health and inspire a brighter future. Become a member to get access to perks including monthly live-streams and a chance to chat with me one-on-one. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiamy6DLsjIeCgfz8TLXg9Q/join Instagram: violin.md Facebook: Violin MD - Siobhan TikTok: @theviolinmd Email: [email protected] PO Box 1 119 Spadina Ave. Toronto, ON, Canada M5T 2T2 DISCLAIMER: I make every effort to publish correct information. I will double check all my facts but realize that medicine is a constantly changing science and art. I am simply presenting my views, and I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. These videos are not intended as medical advice. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.

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Your eyes, skin, and nails might be revealing hidden clues about your thyroidβ€”and even symptoms like anxiety could point to something deeper. Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, is more common than you might think. In this video, we’ll walk through the top 19 visible signs of hyperthyroidism and discuss common underlying causes like Graves disease. Recognizing these signs is important because it can help you detect thyroid issues early and know when to seek medical advice. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Normal thyroid function 0:15 Graves disease 1:37 Proptosis 2:24 Double vision 2:54 Periorbital edema 3:09 Lid retraction 4:07 Hyperdynamic circulation 4:36 Goiter 5:16 Pemberton’s sign 6:19 Onycholysis 6:56 Thyroid acropachy 8:02 Tremor 8:44 Pretibial myxedema 10:02 Weight loss 10:44 Heat intolerance 11:10 Cardiac arrhythmia 11:39 Thin, oily hair 11:51 Osteoporosis 12:02 Anxiety 12:18 Cognition 12:47 Diagnosis 13:42 Causes 15:06 Treatment This video is made for educational purposes only and should not be viewed as medical advice. Speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health. ⭐ Become a VMD Member to get access to monthly live-streams, bonus content and a chance for a one-on-one chat with me! Click to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiamy6DLsjIeCgfz8TLXg9Q/join SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video COMMENT with any questions or just to say hi LIKE if you want to see more like this! πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Let’s stay connected! Instagram: Violin.MD Facebook: @realviolinmd Twitter: Violin_MD Mail: PO Box 1, 119 Spadina Ave, Toronto ON, Canada, M5T2T2 See you in the next video! ~ Siobhan (Violin MD) ~ β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” ❀ YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY WATCHING... ❀ 15 Signs of HYPOTHYROIDISM You Can See https://youtu.be/Q7empXATvZ0 12 Signs of LIVER DISEASE You Can See https://youtu.be/q0j5b3oZCDk Top 10 Signs of DIABETES You Can See https://youtu.be/TQo9NNYl1DY 14 Signs of IRON DEFICIENCY You Can See https://youtu.be/ItBWRKLL9NA β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ“Έ Image Credits: - Dr. Sourya Acharya’s youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@clinicalsnippetsbydr.soury5260?si=mR17ClHW9aLiXtlB - ELMV channel: https://youtube.com/@ELMV403?si=UdNMFDMGRcXj55pi - NEJM Pemberton’s sign: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1712263 - NEJM thyroid acropachy: https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMicm1506674 - Mayo Clinic thyroid acropachy: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(22)00469-4/fulltext - BMJ periorbital edema: https://casereports.bmj.com/content/2013/bcr-2013-010305

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